Definition

A person who writes about or studies myths, often explaining their meanings and significance.

Example

The mythographer explored ancient stories to uncover their cultural importance.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be a mythographer?

Not really, but it sounds interesting! What do they do?

They actually record and tell stories about myths from different cultures.

That sounds like a fascinating job! I’d love to learn more about those stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mythographer → It is formed from "mythos" (meaning story or legend) and "graphia" (meaning writing). A mythographer is someone who writes about myths or legends, documenting these stories.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'story' ('mythos') being 'written' ('graphia') — that's what a mythographer does, they write about myths.

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